CFPB is latest target of Trump's downsizing government campaign
Congressional Democrats vow to fight moves to 'unlawfully delete this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans'
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote
Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
MLS PIN pushes back against DOJ in advance of settlement hearing
The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
Trump's executive order to address housing costs is short on specifics
Mortgage lenders have renewed their calls to slash Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums to help buyers struggling with elevated housing costs and mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Jan 21
Douglas Elliman brings on Bassick Advisors Group in Massachusetts
The luxury firm previously known as Bassick Advisors Private Brokerage has shed its indie status to join Elliman as a team. It will operate out of the firm's Boston and Wellesley offices
Erin Hovan announces Hovan Property Group's move to Compass
Hovan Property Group will shift from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, where it currently holds active brokerage licenses
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 9
DOJ adds major landlords to antitrust lawsuit against RealPage
Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstone’s LivCor and Cushman & Wakefield are among the institutional landlords accused of fixing rental prices — to the detriment of 'millions' of renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Lamacchia Realty finalizes Stone Ridge Properties acquisition
The acquisition of the Massachusetts-based brokerage marks Lamacchia Realty's 10th acquisition in the state over the past 16 months, adding offices in Newburyport and Amesbury
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 20
Josh and Heather Altman leaving 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles'
Power couple calling it quits after 13 years and 11 seasons on the hit reality real estate show. 'We were babies when we started the show,' Josh Altman told 'People'
Broker Spotlight: Michael Cannuscio, The Agency
This veteran real estate broker with a background in law and luxury is growing The Agency's brand in Massachusetts
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
Infamous investor Patrick Carroll arrested in Wyoming
The multifamily investor was arrested in Wyoming this week on a Florida warrant issued for aggravated stalking charges. Carroll was recently in Massachusetts for mental health treatment
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
Minnesota latest to sue MV Realty over 'immoral and illegal' contracts
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling 'contracts with oppressive terms'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
EasyKnock scores a legal win in dispute with Texas clients
The case was one of a handful of legal challenges in multiple states faced by the sale-leaseback platform that was founded in 2016
by Taylor Anderson Oct 2